Auxiliary Chapter 2: Who's Who in Clash of Friction/ TENSIONBORN
"Every story has heroes, villains, and those you regret inviting to dinner. This one? It has all three… and then some."
— Scribbled in the margins of Iode's grimoire, probably by Reggie
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Iode de Pandavatton
Titles: Methuselah (derogatory), Arc-Wizard, Babysitter of Hellspawn
Species: wizard
Rank: 12-Star All-Rounder Mage
Weapon of Choice: magic, sword, dragon abilities
Once a brilliant, overworked mage from a world where magic and war dance in harmony, Iode was forcefully relocated to Earth. He's mourning his past, haunted by his future, and very much done with everyone's nonsense.
Goal: Get back home. Save what's left. Try not to set fire to too many bridges.
Secret Pain: He had a wife (Olivia) and children. He never got to say goodbye.
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Niseth (Earth alias: Nivea)
Titles: Black vein princess, The Undying flame princess
Species: Demon
Powers: Black flames, mischief, manipulation
The female half of the demon twin duo. Cool, a bit lively, and likes acting seductively, even though she is not a succubus. Her loyalty is murky—but her power is not.
Likes: Men, Psychological games, eerie silences
Dislikes: Humans who ask too many questions
Nickname for Iode: "Old Man"
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Varion (Earth alias: Reggie)
Titles: Sabotaur prince, Chaos Gremlin, Red haired joker.
Species: Demon
Powers: Future-sight (sometimes), sabotage, sarcasm
The male demon twin. Imagine if Loki and a gamer with ADHD fused. Reggie thrives on mayhem and poking Iode's patience with a ten-foot staff.
Signature Move: "Oops, was that important?"
Nickname for Iode: "Methuselah" (because of the hair and emotional trauma)
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Dana Dianne
Titles: Metahuman, Mystic Hunter Agent
Species: Human (enhanced)
Powers: Unknown — and that's on purpose
She's clever, charming, and potentially a backstabbing spy. Dana gets close to Iode under mysterious pretenses. But is she here to help… or to destroy?
Secret: She works for the Mystic Hunters.
Problem: She's catching feelings. That wasn't in the mission brief.
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Nakotah Aiyana
Titles: Crimson Tide Matriarch, War Maiden of the Night
Species: Vampire
Era: Sioux resistance, 1876
Turned after the burning of her village, Nakotah is an ancient vampire with centuries of pain and a blade to match. Her loyalties are firm—but her rage is volcanic, especially around demons.
Arc Note: Her past ties into the origin of the Crimson Tide vampire faction.
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John Oliver
Titles: Double Agent, Bloodwalker
Species: Vampire
Factions: Crimson Tide and Mystic Hunters (yes, really)
Cool-headed, manipulative, and strategic. One of the vampires who turned Nakotah, John now plays both sides—but only he knows why.
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Maximus Robert
Titles: Vampire brawler, Pansexual philanderer.
Species: Vampire
Faction: Crimson Tide faction
A strong willed and astute vampire who unlike others of his kind actually loves being a playboy, he together with John turned Nakotah to a vampire.
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Zack Qin
Species: vampire
Faction: Varkyn faction
James Elizondo
Species: vampire
Faction: Varkyn faction
Samantha Elizondo
Species: vampire
Faction: Varkyn faction
Funke Omotayo
Species: half human, half werewolf
Miles Miller
Species: werewolf
Dexter Blue
Species: A hybrid—half werewolf, half vampire.
Kiba Ryder
Species: werewolf
Carlota perroz
Species: werewolf
Simone Mcgrandes
Species: human
Winchellaus
Species: Angel
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Zenobios Bruggen
Titles: God slayer, mad elven scientist, world destroyer
Species: Elf
A scientist from a distant past in Iode's world with a connection with Iode's predecessor... The guy just refused to die, not even gods could take his soul and he just happen to be fond of Iode especially when he was forcefully relocated to earth...
Goal: to go against the wishes of the gods, know more about what life means
Dixon Ashenburrow
Titles: Dixon the stickman necromancer
Species: Stickman
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The Celestial of Perpetration and Sabotage
Titles: [Redacted], Cosmic Menace, Parent of Demons
Species: Celestial
Status: Watching. Always watching.
A cosmic being with reality-bending power and a wicked sense of humor. Signed a contract with Iode's ancestors, which is why Iode is cursed/blessed today. Keeps tabs on his kids and occasionally messes with timelines.
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The Hollowed
Description: Once-human abominations cursed by broken magic and twisted fate
Base: Hollowed Confinement
First Encounter: The Weeping Bride — illusionist ghost with emotional drain
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Let's just say this world doesn't lack personality.